Spinning Tree Theatre Presents THE NANCE
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Spinning Tree Theatre proudly continues Season 8 November 2-18 with the Kansas City premiere of Douglas Carter Beane's The Nance, the 2013 Lincoln Center-produced Broadway play featuring music by Glen Kelly. Beane is also the writer of "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar," As Bees in Honey Drown and The Little Dog Laughed.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Spinning Tree Theatre proudly continues Season 8 November 2-18 with the Kansas City premiere of Douglas Carter Beane's The Nance, the 2013 Lincoln Center-produced Broadway play featuring music by Glen Kelly. Beane is also the writer of "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar," As Bees in Honey Drown and The Little Dog Laughed.
Faust Theatre Kicks Off Season with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Faust Theatre opens their 2018-2019 season with returning favorite - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, book by Rachel Sheinkin, music & lyrics by William Finn.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Faust Theatre opens their 2018-2019 season with returning favorite - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, book by Rachel Sheinkin, music & lyrics by William Finn.
Starlight Theatre Announces A BRONX TALE, HELLO, DOLLY!, and More
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Starlight Theatre is pleased to announce its 2019 AdventHealth Broadway Series lineup, featuring a variety of shows sure to please Kansas City audiences. With so many fantastic productions hitting the road, Starlight booked a season to encompass five week-long Broadway musicals in addition to two weekend specials-giving patrons the ability to add or swap and customize their season to be truly theirs.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Starlight Theatre is pleased to announce its 2019 AdventHealth Broadway Series lineup, featuring a variety of shows sure to please Kansas City audiences. With so many fantastic productions hitting the road, Starlight booked a season to encompass five week-long Broadway musicals in addition to two weekend specials-giving patrons the ability to add or swap and customize their season to be truly theirs.
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric Opera of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - September 23, 2018
Lyric Opera of Kansas City steps off its 2018-2019 season with a bravura interpretation of 1957's "West Side Story." It is difficult to say enough good things about this Lyric Opera of Kansas City presentation.
by Alan Portner - September 23, 2018
Lyric Opera of Kansas City steps off its 2018-2019 season with a bravura interpretation of 1957's "West Side Story." It is difficult to say enough good things about this Lyric Opera of Kansas City presentation.
BWW Review: RADIO GOLF at KC Melting Pot Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 22, 2018
'Radio Golf' is the tenth and final work of African-American Playwright August Wilson's 'Century Cycle' of plays. This simple, yet representative production by KC Melting Pot Theatre is performed at the Just Off Broadway Theatre.
by Alan Portner - September 22, 2018
'Radio Golf' is the tenth and final work of African-American Playwright August Wilson's 'Century Cycle' of plays. This simple, yet representative production by KC Melting Pot Theatre is performed at the Just Off Broadway Theatre.
BWW Review: BECOMING MARTIN at The Coterie Theatre
by Paul Bolton - September 22, 2018
Coterie Theatre debuts 40th season with the Premier of Kevin Willmott's play Becoming Martin. More a coming of age story than history lesson, Willmotts' play is written with families with children ages 11 and older in mind. The show performs through October 21, 2018 (75 minute run time without intermission). Performances are at the Coterie Theatre, level one of Crown Center, at 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, June 19 through August 5th, 2018. For tickets call the box office at (816) 474-6552 or online: www.thecoterie.org
by Paul Bolton - September 22, 2018
Coterie Theatre debuts 40th season with the Premier of Kevin Willmott's play Becoming Martin. More a coming of age story than history lesson, Willmotts' play is written with families with children ages 11 and older in mind. The show performs through October 21, 2018 (75 minute run time without intermission). Performances are at the Coterie Theatre, level one of Crown Center, at 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, June 19 through August 5th, 2018. For tickets call the box office at (816) 474-6552 or online: www.thecoterie.org
Kansas City Rep Presents the Classic Drama OF MICE AND MEN
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2018/19 season with John Steinbeck's classic story OF MICE AND MEN at Copaken Stage in the Power & Light District, from October 19 through November 11. The play, directed by KCRep's Interim Artistic Director, Jason Chanos, explores the decay of the American dream and the enduring threads that bond friends together for life.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2018/19 season with John Steinbeck's classic story OF MICE AND MEN at Copaken Stage in the Power & Light District, from October 19 through November 11. The play, directed by KCRep's Interim Artistic Director, Jason Chanos, explores the decay of the American dream and the enduring threads that bond friends together for life.
BWW Review: MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 18, 2018
The characters in Eugene O'Neil's "Moon For The Misbegotten," now being performed by the Kansas City Actors' Theatre at Union Station, are tours de force for serious actors and serious audiences. The story, while not autobiographical, follows the life path of O'Neil's brother James. They are, in some ways, similar to the tragic heroes of William Shakespeare and the tortured souls of Tennessee Williams.
by Alan Portner - September 18, 2018
The characters in Eugene O'Neil's "Moon For The Misbegotten," now being performed by the Kansas City Actors' Theatre at Union Station, are tours de force for serious actors and serious audiences. The story, while not autobiographical, follows the life path of O'Neil's brother James. They are, in some ways, similar to the tragic heroes of William Shakespeare and the tortured souls of Tennessee Williams.
BWW Review: ELEGY FOR A LADY at Open Spaces
by Alan Portner - September 18, 2018
“Elegy For A Lady” is a tiny fragment of a play lasting no more than forty minutes, but also an insight into the mind of American playwright Arthur Miller. Instead of being performed in a traditional theater, Bob Paisley and Heidi Van inhabit their characters inside a tiny lady's boutique in the Crossroads among, rather than in front of, a tiny audience of about twenty people.
by Alan Portner - September 18, 2018
“Elegy For A Lady” is a tiny fragment of a play lasting no more than forty minutes, but also an insight into the mind of American playwright Arthur Miller. Instead of being performed in a traditional theater, Bob Paisley and Heidi Van inhabit their characters inside a tiny lady's boutique in the Crossroads among, rather than in front of, a tiny audience of about twenty people.
Catch The Illusionists in Kansas City Before They Return To Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and prior to its Broadway return this holiday season, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will hit the road once again, kicking off in Kansas City Sept. 28-30 at Starlight Theatre. THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and prior to its Broadway return this holiday season, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will hit the road once again, kicking off in Kansas City Sept. 28-30 at Starlight Theatre. THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment.
Review Roundup: Corey Cott in the New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out the photos below!
BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - September 16, 2018
Alan Lerner and Frederick Lowe's 1956 musical megahit 'My Fair Lady' opened last weekend at Musical Theater Heritage inside its three-venue Crown Center complex with a re-imagination by Kansas City's Heidi Van. This cast is multi-racial and sensitive to the modern relative roles of men and women in today's society.
by Alan Portner - September 16, 2018
Alan Lerner and Frederick Lowe's 1956 musical megahit 'My Fair Lady' opened last weekend at Musical Theater Heritage inside its three-venue Crown Center complex with a re-imagination by Kansas City's Heidi Van. This cast is multi-racial and sensitive to the modern relative roles of men and women in today's society.
BWW Review: THE EFFECT at UNICORN THEATRE In Kansas City
by Paul Bolton - September 16, 2018
'The Effect' award winning play by Lucy Prebble runs thru Sept. 30, 2018, on the Jerome Stage. Tickets at (816) 531-7529, at the Unicorn box office, or via www.unicorntheatre.org
by Paul Bolton - September 16, 2018
'The Effect' award winning play by Lucy Prebble runs thru Sept. 30, 2018, on the Jerome Stage. Tickets at (816) 531-7529, at the Unicorn box office, or via www.unicorntheatre.org
BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE at MET At The Warwick
by Paul Bolton - September 16, 2018
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, directed by Bob Paisley now playing at the Warwick Theatre, home of the Metropolitan Theatre Ensemble, showing September 13-23, 2018 at the MET's recently acquired venue. The Warwick is at 3927 Main St, KCMO 64111. Tickets can be ordered online at metkc.org or over the phone by calling the box office at 816-569-3226
by Paul Bolton - September 16, 2018
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, directed by Bob Paisley now playing at the Warwick Theatre, home of the Metropolitan Theatre Ensemble, showing September 13-23, 2018 at the MET's recently acquired venue. The Warwick is at 3927 Main St, KCMO 64111. Tickets can be ordered online at metkc.org or over the phone by calling the box office at 816-569-3226
BWW Review: LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 15, 2018
The Spencer Theater, KC Rep audience roared its approval at the world-premiere, musical production of Steve Kruger's 1998 novel 'Last Days Of Summer.' In collaboration with Composer Jason Howland and Director Jeff Calhoun, Kruger's new play takes its first full scale step toward a hoped for long run on the Great White Way
by Alan Portner - September 15, 2018
The Spencer Theater, KC Rep audience roared its approval at the world-premiere, musical production of Steve Kruger's 1998 novel 'Last Days Of Summer.' In collaboration with Composer Jason Howland and Director Jeff Calhoun, Kruger's new play takes its first full scale step toward a hoped for long run on the Great White Way
BWW Review: CHICAGO at STARLIGHT THEATRE Kansas City
by Paul Bolton - September 15, 2018
Chicago at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City has all that Jazz, and then some! One weekend only, Sept 14-16, 2018 Chicago reminds the audience why it has been one of the longest running musicals on Broadway.
by Paul Bolton - September 15, 2018
Chicago at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City has all that Jazz, and then some! One weekend only, Sept 14-16, 2018 Chicago reminds the audience why it has been one of the longest running musicals on Broadway.
OCTA Continues 2018-19 Season With THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its first production of the 2018-2019 season, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. This musical comedy runs for two more weekends, September 7 - 23, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Julie Ewing returns after last season's VIOLET to direct this Tony Award-winner alongside Kevin Bogan as music director.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its first production of the 2018-2019 season, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. This musical comedy runs for two more weekends, September 7 - 23, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Julie Ewing returns after last season's VIOLET to direct this Tony Award-winner alongside Kevin Bogan as music director.
Live From Here With Chris Thile Comes to The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
An acclaimed national radio show will broadcast live from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts this winter, when Live from Here with Chris Thile brings its variety show format to Muriel Kauffman Theatre. The live radio broadcast will happen on Saturday, January 12, 2019, as part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents series.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
An acclaimed national radio show will broadcast live from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts this winter, when Live from Here with Chris Thile brings its variety show format to Muriel Kauffman Theatre. The live radio broadcast will happen on Saturday, January 12, 2019, as part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents series.
GlitterBang Productions Presents (VIRGIN.) By Jesse Ray Metcalf
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
A confession of a young girl bursting at her welded seams to score big in popularity, this story is filled with the must-haves of every teenage girl's life. With a mother hell bent on God-fearing normalcy, a flaccid father who will bend to her every whim, the fault is not on Mary Sue for what she had to do. At the cost of her friendships, her virginity, her innocence, Mary Sue has been chosen by God. Maybe the conception wasn't so immaculate, but no one important knows that! Until now…
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
A confession of a young girl bursting at her welded seams to score big in popularity, this story is filled with the must-haves of every teenage girl's life. With a mother hell bent on God-fearing normalcy, a flaccid father who will bend to her every whim, the fault is not on Mary Sue for what she had to do. At the cost of her friendships, her virginity, her innocence, Mary Sue has been chosen by God. Maybe the conception wasn't so immaculate, but no one important knows that! Until now…
KCRep Kicks Off Season with World Premiere Musical
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre launches its 2018/2019 season with the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, September 7 - 30, 2018. LAST DAYS is based on the book by author Steve Kluger, who also wrote the book and lyrics for this production. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features music by Grammy winner Jason Howland, is directed and choreographed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's NEWSIES, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES), and is produced by special arrangement with Daryl Roth (Broadway's KINKY BOOTS and INDECENT, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES).
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre launches its 2018/2019 season with the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, September 7 - 30, 2018. LAST DAYS is based on the book by author Steve Kluger, who also wrote the book and lyrics for this production. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features music by Grammy winner Jason Howland, is directed and choreographed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's NEWSIES, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES), and is produced by special arrangement with Daryl Roth (Broadway's KINKY BOOTS and INDECENT, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES).
Casting Announced For The Country Music Jukebox Musical HONKY TONK ANGELS
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Casting is now complete for the foot-stompin' musical Honky Tonk Angels. This performance, playing from September 19 - September 30, will be directed by DAVID HEMSLEY CALDWELL, returning to the Lyceum for his 20th production, and musically directed by SAM CLEIN. The production features SHARON MALANE as Darlene, ERIN MCCRACKEN as Angela, and SHELBY RINGDAHL as Sue Ellen.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Casting is now complete for the foot-stompin' musical Honky Tonk Angels. This performance, playing from September 19 - September 30, will be directed by DAVID HEMSLEY CALDWELL, returning to the Lyceum for his 20th production, and musically directed by SAM CLEIN. The production features SHARON MALANE as Darlene, ERIN MCCRACKEN as Angela, and SHELBY RINGDAHL as Sue Ellen.
National WWI Museum And Memorial to Host 'Diggers And Doughboys' Special Exhibition, Night At The Tower & Presentation From New York Times Bestselling Author
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
The opening of a special exhibition exploring the military relationship between the United States and Australia through art, the fourth annual Night at the Tower gala and a presentation from New York Times best-selling author Neal Bascomb are among the September events at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
The opening of a special exhibition exploring the military relationship between the United States and Australia through art, the fourth annual Night at the Tower gala and a presentation from New York Times best-selling author Neal Bascomb are among the September events at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
BWW Review: 'ELEPHANT' at THE LIVINGROOM THEATRE A PRODUCTION OF RISING TIDE
by Paul Bolton - September 06, 2018
Two top reasons to see this show: an acting ensemble that delivers the goods, and amazingly perceptive dialogue as smooth as a hot knife slicing butter. Guaranteed to make you laugh and to make you think, this original new play is as current as the headlines from today's news. Blending the best of ensemble acting and seamlessly written dialogue, this story reveals that the "Elephant" in the living room isn't always what we expect.
by Paul Bolton - September 06, 2018
Two top reasons to see this show: an acting ensemble that delivers the goods, and amazingly perceptive dialogue as smooth as a hot knife slicing butter. Guaranteed to make you laugh and to make you think, this original new play is as current as the headlines from today's news. Blending the best of ensemble acting and seamlessly written dialogue, this story reveals that the "Elephant" in the living room isn't always what we expect.
UMKC Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Known for high-quality productions and successful collaborations with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies and ranked by Hollywood Reporter as having the #17 best graduate acting program in the English-speaking world as well as being selected one of the top ten Costume Design and Technology programs in the country, UMKC Theatre announces its 2018-19 season.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Known for high-quality productions and successful collaborations with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies and ranked by Hollywood Reporter as having the #17 best graduate acting program in the English-speaking world as well as being selected one of the top ten Costume Design and Technology programs in the country, UMKC Theatre announces its 2018-19 season.
KCAT Announces Cast And Creative For DRACULA: A SONG OF LOVE AND DEATH
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its world-premiere adaption of Bram Stoker's Gothic classic titled "Dracula: A Song of Love and Death," written by local author Mitch Brian. Presented in partnership with the UMKC Theatre Department, this is the third show of Kansas City Actors Theatre's fourteenth season, and will run from October 12th to the 21st in the Spencer Theater on UMKC's campus.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its world-premiere adaption of Bram Stoker's Gothic classic titled "Dracula: A Song of Love and Death," written by local author Mitch Brian. Presented in partnership with the UMKC Theatre Department, this is the third show of Kansas City Actors Theatre's fourteenth season, and will run from October 12th to the 21st in the Spencer Theater on UMKC's campus.
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